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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.17, 459.76 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.17, 459.76 and 193.29 is: 266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.17 : 459.76 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.17/459.76 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.17x = 459.76 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.17x = 88,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,867.01/333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.73

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